Chapter I · General Provisions

Rule 5.101. Scope; definitions

Amended January 1, 2017 (current)

(a) Scope. These rules apply to proceedings in the courts of this state to the extent and with the exceptions stated in rule 5.1101.

(b) Definitions In these rules:

(1) “Civil case” means a civil action or proceeding.

(2) “Criminal case” includes a criminal proceeding.

(3) “Public office” includes a public agency.

(4) “Record” includes a memorandum, report, or data compilation.

(5) “Other Iowa Supreme Court rule” means a rule the Iowa Supreme Court has adopted.

(6) A reference to any kind of written material or any other medium includes electronically stored information.

(7) “Victim” includes an alleged victim.